First Nations youth
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australian youth
Journal article
Adolescent and young adult substance use in Australian Indigenous communities: a systematic review of demand control program outcomes
This study reports the findings of a systematic review of the published literature evaluating the impact of substance use programs on Australian Indigenous youth.
Report
Indigenous youth employment and the school-to-work transition
Early labour market experiences are likely to have both immediate and ongoing effects, reducing income and wealth accumulation, and impeding future labour market success for Indigenous youth.
Strategy
Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: Aboriginal Children and Families Agreement
This plan serves as a landmark partnership between the Aboriginal community, Government and community services organisations to commit to better outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people.
Research Summary
Rates of homelessness among young people in Queensland: research summary
This paper outlines definitions of homelessness and estimates the number of young people who are homeless in Queensland.
Report
Inquiry into youth justice centres in Victoria: final report
This report, and its 33 findings and 39 recommendations, reflect problems across Victoria’s youth justice system: from crime prevention, through to delays in the Children’s Court, staffing problems within youth justice centres and, finally, what happens when young people are released from detention.